Police Post Picture of Baby of Killed Trooper to Warn Against Drunk Driving

Police Post Picture of Baby of Killed Trooper to Warn Against Drunk Driving

A Colorado police department found a heartbreaking and memorable way of reminding people about the consequences of drunkendriving.

The Freemont County Sheriff’s Office provided a living, breathing example of all those affected by someone’s decision to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking. The department posted on Facebook a photo of a baby girl whose state trooper mother was killed by a suspected drunken driver.

“For anyone who is planning on just having a 'few beers' and driving home after, look at this little girl,” the post said. “She will grow up without her Mother, Colorado State Patrol Trooper Jamie Jursevics, who was hit by a drunk driver and killed last week. Is it worth it?”

The image of baby Morgan Lynn, now eight months old, was taken two months ago, Jursevics' husband, Didzis Jursevics, wrote on Facebook.

"Sadly prophetic in a way," he posted.

Jursevics, 33, of the Colorado State Patrol, was struck by a vehicle while she investigated an accident along Interstate 25 on Nov. 15, police said.

“Our family has been hurt today. A senseless act has taken the life of someone who swore to protect Colorado. We offer our thoughts, prayers and full condolences to Jaimie's family,” Colonel Scott G. Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol, said in a statement posted to a GoFundMe pagecreated to raise money for Jursevics’ family.

In seven days, almost $95,000 was raised.

"We will grieve with them, and with them we will never forget her sacrifice," Hernandez said.